Russian River
Russian River California CA
- Country Code
- USA
- State Code
- CA
- Local Food
- There are nearly 200 wineries in surrounding Sonoma County, many of which offer free tours. Take advantage of the plentiful produce stands and farmers markets scattered around the county, or make reservations at one of the many top-notch restaurants in the area. Talented, creative chefs use fresh local ingredients to create an unforgettable dining experience.
- Gay Info
- Gay Russian River, www.gayrussianriver.com.
- Aids Group
- Face To Face 707/544-1581, www.f2f.org.
- Gay Aa
- Santa Rosa AA 707/544-1300, www.sonomacountyaa.org.
- Annual Events
- May - Women's Weekend 877/644-9001 (chamber of commerce #), www.russianriverwomensweekend.org.
- August - Lazy Bear Weekend, thousands of bears take over the River, www.lazybearweekend.com.
- August - Sundance. Popular outdoor dance party, www.guspresents.com.
- September - Jazz & Blues Festival, www.omegaevents.com/russianriverfestivals.
- Airport
- The closest airport is the Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, or San Francisco International, 2 hours to the south.
- Taxi
- Bill's Taxi Service 707/869-2177.
- Public Transport
- As far as public transit goes, this area is easiest to reach by car.
- Tourist Attraction
- Armstrong Redwood State Park.
- Bodega Bay, www.bodegabay.com.
- Fort Ross.
- Healdsburg.
- Jenner & Goat Rock Beach.
- Mudbaths of Calistoga.
- Wineries of Napa and Sonoma Counties, www.napavalley.com & www.sonomacounty.com.
- Visitors Bureau
- Russian River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 877/644-9001, www.russianriver.com.
- Weather
- Summer days are sunny and warm (80°s-90°s) but usually begin with a dense fog. Winter days have the same pattern but are a lot cooler and wetter. Winter nights can be very damp and chilly (low 40°s).
- Best Views
- Anywhere in Armstrong Woods, the Napa Wine Country, and on the ride along the picture-postcard-perfect coast on Highway 1.
- Where The Girls Are
- Guerneville is a small town, so you won't miss the scantily clad, vacationing women walking toward the bars downtown or the beach-especially during Women's Week. The rest of the year, look for gals in tie dye or flannel.